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HJ14 VTV

2014 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,557 mi
Last recorded13,557 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Triumph Thunderbird9,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ14 VTV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 13,557 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 13,540 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 12,215 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 12,201 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 11,153 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 10,220 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 9,921 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 9,921 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 9,418 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 9,418 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 8,497 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 8,480 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Front (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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HJ14 VTV is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 9,921 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ14 VTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 12 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HJ14 VTV registered?

HJ14 VTV is a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 May 2014.

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